Zesty Cheese Dip

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Zesty Cheese Dip

This dip is perfect with our Soft Pretzel Bites, but it’s also delicious for dipping tortilla chips or your favorite veggies. You can certainly buy a jar of cheese dip in the store, but this dip is so much better; and, it doesn’t have any of those weird ingredients. It only takes a few minutes to make your own cheese dip and you have the added benefit of being able to adjust the heat to your preference.

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Zesty Cheese Dip

This Zesty Cheese Dip is perfect for dipping just about anything. Skip the processed cheese dips and make your own in a matter of minutes. Use it for chips, over nachos, or as a dip for pretzel bites or veggies.

Servings

cups

Ingredients

1/4cupunsalted butter

1/4cupall-purpose flour

2cupswhole milk

2cupsgrated sharp cheddar cheese

2Tbsphot sauce

1tspcayenne pepper

salt, to taste

ground pepper, to taste

Servings

cups

Ingredients

1/4cupunsalted butter

1/4cupall-purpose flour

2cupswhole milk

2cupsgrated sharp cheddar cheese

2Tbsphot sauce

1tspcayenne pepper

salt, to taste

ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a medium size saucepan over over medium heat, melt the butter. When the butter is melted, add the flour, stirring to combine with the butter until it forms a paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly

Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly. Cook for about 5 minutes, while continuing to whisk. The mixture should become smooth and thickened. Add the grated cheese and whisk until it is melted and the cheese dip is smooth. Whisk in the hot sauce and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. If you want to add a bit more kick to the cheese dip, add some additional hot sauce or cayenne pepper.

The cheese dip should be of a pourable consistency. If it gets too thick, whisk in a couple of drops of milk until the dip is thick, yet still pourable.
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Recipe Notes

Tips:

You can make this zesty cheese dip ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until needed, then warm in the microwave or on the stovetop.